Why do we keep repeating the same patterns, even when we know better?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Eleni Boosalis sits down with transformational therapist Andrada Florescu to explore how we unconsciously give away our power — and how to take it back.

We talk about autopilot living, repetition compulsion, cognitive dissonance, and why the nervous system resists change. You’ll learn why familiar discomfort can feel safer than growth, how subconscious beliefs shape your choices, and why real change doesn’t require a crisis.

This episode offers practical insights and grounded tools to help you become more aware, aligned, and empowered — one choice at a time.

If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or disconnected from yourself, this conversation will help you understand why — and what to do next.

Ever feel like you’re “not yourself” when you’re anxious, angry, perfectionistic, or stuck in self-criticism? In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, Dr. Lauren Fisher and Dr. Eleni Boosalis break down the “parts” inside all of us using the Internal Family Systems (IFS) framework.

We talk about why these parts show up, how to spot when you’re operating from a part (instead of your calm, grounded self), and why even the parts you hate are often trying to protect you. You’ll learn a simple way to pause when triggered, get curious instead of judgmental, and start building a healthier relationship with the parts running the show.

If you’ve ever said “I’m just an anxious person” or “I’m just angry,” this conversation will help you reframe what’s happening and give you a practical way to respond differently.

How do you actually know if your relationship is working?

In this episode of Shrinks on Tap, therapists Deborah Grodzicki,and Amy Begnal, LPC unpack the real signs of success in relationships — the ones most couples completely overlook because they’re so focused on what’s wrong.

They explore:

• Why your relationship is probably not doomed, even if it feels stuck

• How negativity bias and Gottman’s “negative sentiment override” keep you from seeing what’s going well

• The 3 C’s of trust — care, consistency, and capacity — and why all three matter

• The difference between emotional trust and just trusting someone not to be unfaithful

• Rituals of connection, touch, and the small moments that quietly hold relationships together

• A simple one-word “before and after” check-in that often shifts couples from anxious and resentful to hopeful and understood in just one session

• Why assuming good intent can change how you show up with your partner

This is a hopeful, grounding conversation for anyone who’s wondering, “Are we okay?” or “Is this worth the work?”

🎧 Listen in, then ask yourself:
What’s going well in my relationship this week — with myself, my partner, and my people?